Recently, I've realized one of my friends doesn't quite fit into any of the general categories, but, like the tapestry of life, is woven right into the "Q" category. He presents himself as positively heterosexual, but privately may think otherwise.
The object of this post, though, isn't a case study of the aforementioned companion, but the presentation of a personal belief.
Despite my friend's questionable sexual orientation, I refuse to push him in either direction. Occasionally I may kid, but never in a way that might alter his perception of himself.
In general, it is never the right or proper thing to do to influence a person's introspective views. Accept others as they are; never attempt to change that. No matter what he finally decides defines him, I'll accept him, and so will all of his other good friends.
Expansion to a universal level:
No matter a person's beliefs or views or orientation or other immutable characteristic, the only opinion that should ever be expressed to them is positive acceptance. This isn't to say that if they are basing something on a scientific fallacy, I wouldn't correct it. Truth is the ultimate necessity. But as it comes to opinions, it is unjust to the idea of freedom to try to take that away from someone.
To those who feel this is happening to them or has happened to them, never let anyone sway your opinions or beliefs.
This brings to mind the inspiring lyrics to Jason Mraz's "Details in the Fabric."
Calm down
Deep breaths
And get yourself dressed instead
Of running around
And pulling all your threads and
Breaking yourself up
If it's a broken part, replace it
If it's a broken arm then brace it
If it's a broken heart then face it
And hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
Hold your own
Know your own name
And go your own way
And everything will be fine
Hang on
Help is on the way
Stay strong
I'm doing everything
Hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
Hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
And everything, everything will be fine
Everything
Are the details in the fabric
Are the things that make you panic
Are your thoughts results of static cling?
Are the things that make you blow
Hell no reason go on and scream
If you're shocked it's just the fault
Of faulty manufacturing
Everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Everything
Hold your own
Know your name
Go your own way
Are the details in the fabric (Hold your own)
Are the things that make you panic (Know your name)
Are your thoughts results of static cling? (Go your own way)
Are the details in the fabric (Hold your own)
Are the things that make you panic (Know your name)
Is it Mother Nature's sewing machine? (Go your own way)
Are the things that make you blow (Hold your own)
Hell no reason go on and scream (Know your name)
If you’re shocked it's just the fault (Go your own way)
Of faulty manufacturing
Everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Hearts will hold
(retrieved from http://www.metrolyrics.com)
